Cryptid Informational Sheets PDF

Cryptids Informational Sheets This is a set of 30 informational sheets about a variety of different cryptids from around the world.  List of Cryptids Ahool Loveland Frogman Beast of Bray Road Merfolk Bigfoot or Momo Sasquatch...

Cryptids Informational Sheets This is a set of 30 informational sheets about a variety of different cryptids from around the world.  List of Cryptids Ahool Loveland Frogman Beast of Bray Road Merfolk Bigfoot or Momo Sasquatch Mongolian Death Caddy Worm Champ Mothman Chupacabra Ningen Dover Demon Ogopogo Enfield Horror Oklahoma Octopus Flatwoods Monster Ozark Howler Fresno Nightcrawler Rougarou Grootslang Thunderbird Hopkinsville Goblin Urayuli Jersey Devil Wampus Cat Kraken Yeti Loch Ness Monster Yowie *There are even more cryptids that can be found on-line! Just research a list of cryptids to find even more!  The Ahool The Ahool is a winged cryptid that is described as a large bat or a flying primate. Its name comes from the sound it makes when it is reportedly seen. This cryptid lives in the most remote parts of Java and can be found across areas of Indonesia. It has a face that looks like a combination of a chimpanzee and a bat. The wingspan is 18-28 feet across and it is covered in gray fur. This cryptid eats fish and other animals, but it will sometimes attack humans. It was first seen in 1925 by a naturalist who was exploring an area of Java. It was again reportedly seen in 1927 by this same scientist. Over the years locals have also reported seeing and hearing this large flying cryptid.  Beast of Bray Road The Beast of Bray Road is a hairy humanoid with canine features like a werewolf. It is also known as the “Bear-Wolf”, “Indigenous Dogman”, and “Eddy”. It has been reportedly seen in wooded areas of Wisconsin. The first sighting was in 1936 and sightings have continued through the present time. There have been many sightings of this cryptid, though some believe it to be a large wolf, bear, or large feral dog. This cryptid is only seen at night. It is commonly seen on nights when the moon is full and large in the night sky. Some people believe the beast is a shapeshifter, while others believe this cryptid always looks this way. There have been some grainy pictures of the Beast of Bray Road taken.  Bigfoot or Sasquatch The Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, is a hairy biped that can be found all over North America, usually in heavily forested areas. Bigfoot is often described as standing 8-10 feet tall and covered in brown, black, or red hair. It is a biped. It has very large feet. Some people believe Bigfoot is a relative of Gigantopithecus or the Neanderthal man. Indigenous tribes have legends about Bigfoot. There have been thousands of sightings reported over the years. Many people report that Bigfoot is a gentle creature while some others report the creature tried to harm them. One of the most famous films of Bigfoot is from 1967 where a creature can be seen walking in a forest.  Caddy The Caddy is a sea monster cryptid that has been reportedly seen in Cadboro Bay in British Columbia. It is described as a serpent-like beast that is 40-70 feet long, with two flippers, a long tail, and a camel shaped head. The first sighting of this large cryptid was in 1933 by a couple who were sailing on their yacht in the bay. There have been more than 300 sightings of Caddy over the past 80 years. A carcass was found inside the stomach of a sperm whale that looked like the sightings of this creature. A photo of the animal was taken, but the actual carcass was thrown away. In 1991, a woman claimed to have caught a two-foot long baby Caddy and then released it.  Champ Lake Champlain Monster Lake Champlain is the Adirondack’s largest lake, located in New York, Vermont, and Quebec. Sightings of Champ have been reported for centuries. Champ is often described as a sea monster, but some historians think it is a very large garfish. A garfish is like a lake sturgeon, it can grow very big. In 1819 Captain Crum reported seeing a black sea monster that was about 187 feet long, with a head that looked like a seahorse. There have been hundreds of sightings of this cryptid. Just in case Champ actually exists, it was made a protected species. Some photos have been taken over the years, but they are often blurry and hard to see.  The Chupacabra The Chupacabra is a cryptid that reportedly attacks different types of livestock. There are two versions of this cryptid, one that looks like a lizard and one that looks more like a dog. It is described as having gray skin, a long snakelike tongue, three toed feet, fangs, and quills on its back. They are often reported as being hairless. There have been more than 2,000 sightings of both types of this cryptid. It is also known as “the goatsucker”. The first known attacks on livestock by Chupacabra were in 1995 in Puerto Rico. The Chupacabra has been blamed for more than 1,000 strange animal deaths since 1995. Some people think the Chupacabra is a coyote with mange or some other type of disease.  The Dover Demon The Dover Demon is a small humanoid first seen in Dover, Massachusetts in the 1970s. It is described as having a large head on a stick-like body. It is rosy orange in color and has glowing orange eyes. It can walk on two legs, but usually walks on four legs. The front legs seem to be longer than the back legs. It is thought to be a type of extraterrestrial, but it is never associated with sightings of UFOs. It just walks around on its own. The first sightings were reported by two different groups of teenagers who saw the Dover Demon at night. Some scientists think the Dover Demon may have actually been a baby moose or a baby calf. Some even think it could have been an escaped gibbon.  The Enfield Horror The Enfield Horror was first encountered in Enfield, Illinois in 1973. This cryptid is described as having at least three legs, grayish colored slimy skin, claws, and red eyes. It stands about four and a half feet tall or similar to the size of a child. This cryptid reportedly tried to break into another home by climbing onto the window air conditioning unit. Children inside the house heard scratching as it tried to get into the home. The Enfield Horror is thought to be a genetic mutation or an alien. They do have recordings of this cryptid’s scream. They have not been able to catch this cryptid in photos or film. The Enfield Horror has not been reportedly seen in more than 40 years. The Flatwoods Monster The Flatwoods Monster has been sighted in two areas of West Virginia. It is thought to be an extraterrestrial being. It was reported as being 10 feet tall and 4 feet wide. It was seen in a robotic suit with greenish-orange glowing eyes. Many of the people who reported seeing the Flatwoods Monster said it had no arms while others said it had tiny arms. It was first seen in 1952 after the crash of a flying saucer. People saw the crash and went to check it out. A few days after the crash a couple reported seeing the Flatwoods Monster while they were driving in their car. They were unable to get the car to move at first in order to get away.  The Fresno Nightcrawler The Fresno Nightcrawler is a cryptid that has only been seen on video footage. It looks like a creature with two legs and no arms. It is a biped and looks to be white or light gray in color. This cryptid is thought to be 5-7 feet tall. It has backward bending knees which makes its walk very unusual. It has very long legs and a much shorter torso. They have stilt-like feet. It has been reportedly seen in Fresno, California and at Yosemite National Park. It has also been seen in the country of Poland. The Fresno Nightcrawler is thought to be some type of alien. It is a humanoid type of cryptid. It has also been referred to as the Carmel Area Creature from a sighting in December of 2014.  The Grootslang The Grootslang is a cryptid said to live in a cave in South Africa. This cryptid is very strong and also very clever. It has a snake’s body and the head of an elephant. Legend says the Grootslang was originally split into two creatures to keep it from becoming too strong and then the first elephants and snakes were created. One of the original Grootslangs escaped and has been creating new Grootslangs over time. Grootslangs lure elephants into their caves and eat them. These caves are said to be filled with diamonds. These cryptids are fond of gemstones, especially diamonds. People can sometimes escape a Grootslang by offering it different types of gems. Hopkinsville Goblins The Hopkinsville Goblins are thought to be some type of aliens or gremlins that were seen in Kentucky. They are described as being about 3 feet tall with upright pointing ears. These creatures were very thin with extremely long arms and large eyes. They were silvery or metallic in color. There were many eyewitnesses that reported seeing the Hopkinsville Goblins, including some state troopers. Strange lights and noises were also reported at the farmhouse where the sightings occurred. The farmhouse had reportedly been damaged by the creatures as they tried to find a way inside. There are no known photographs or videos of these cryptids. There were sketches made based on eyewitness sightings.  The Jersey Devil The Jersey Devil is a cryptid that is native to a specific region of New Jersey called the Pine Barrens. It has the parts of different animals, including a horse head, bat wings, snake tail, and hooves. It often has red eyes. Sightings of the Jersey Devil began in the 1700s and have continued to present day. This cryptid can glow, especially at night, and it can also breathe fire or poison water. Some people think the Jersey Devil may be a species of pterodactyl, though these animals went extinct millions of years ago. The indigenous tribes of the area called it the “place of the dragon” and reported similar sightings of the Jersey Devil. It was part of some of their legends.  The Kraken The Kraken is a large sea monster that is found off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. It is said to prefer the colder waters of this region. It is one of the largest cryptids to have ever existed. It was reported to be 40-100 feet in length by those who reported seeing it. It looks like a very large octopus, but it may have been a large squid. While these animals often live in very deep water, they sometimes come closer to the surface. It was reported that this cryptid has attacked ships in the ocean. It can sink a ship if it does enough damage to it. Scientists discovered the giant squid in 2012 and many think it may be the kraken that people reported seeing over the years. Loch Ness Monster The Loch Ness Monster has been spotted in Lake Ness in Scotland. It is described as a large long-necked creature with flippers. Sightings of the Loch Ness Monster began in ancient times and continue today. Large footprints were found on the shore of the lake in 1933 but were later determined to be fake. The creature was photographed for the first time in 1934 by Robert Wilson. Later he admitted his picture was a fake. Many people believe the animal to be a plesiosaur, which is a marine reptile that went extinct 65 million years ago. Hundreds of thousands of people still visit Loch Ness today hoping to catch a view of this mysterious cryptid.  Loveland Frogman The Loveland Frogman is a humanoid frog that stands about 4 feet tall and is thought to be covered in leathery skin. It was first spotted by police officer Ray Shockey in 1972 in Loveland, Ohio. He said he saw it cross the road in front of his vehicle. A second officer reported a similar sighting two weeks after the first sighting. It is believed by many that the Loveland Frogman may have been a large iguana without a tail. Sightings of the Loveland Frogman have continued over the years with the last sightings reported in 2016. There have been very few sightings of this cryptid, though some people who live in the area believe it may be real.  Merfolk (Mermen & Mermaids) Merfolk are aquatic creatures with the torso and head of a human and the body of a fish. Stories of mermaids and mermen have been around since 3200 BCE. There have been numerous sightings throughout history of merfolk. Christopher Columbus and Blackbeard are some of the people who have reportedly seen mermaids while sailing. Mermaid sightings have occurred all around the world in different oceans. Mermaids can swim up to 40 miles per hour according to some eyewitnesses. They are also thought to have night vision. Some even do aerial tricks. Though mermaids appear to have a human torso and head, many scientists think their faces may look more reptilian when seen at a closer range.  The Momo The Momo is a large humanoid creature that has been seen in Missouri. Its name is short for Missouri Monster. It is described as having a large head with a very furry body. The black fur covers over its eyes. It is a biped that stands about 7 feet tall. It was first reported in 1971, and sightings have been reported up and down the Mississippi River. Some believe that the Momo could be a giant ground sloth. These animals were thought to go extinct during the end of the last Ice Age. The Momo is reported to eat dogs and smell terrible. Some people believe the Momo is really a large black bear. Tracks were found in 1972 but scientists believe the tracks were a hoax. The Mongolian Death Worm The Mongolian Death Worm is a red color and is reported to be 2-7 feet long. It looks like an intestine. It has the ability to spit out a corrosive yellow saliva and it can generate blasts of electricity. This creature lives and moves under the sands of the Gobi Desert. It rises up from the sand and inflates as it attacks its prey. A lethal poison explodes over its victims. Livestock and humans are the main prey items of the Mongolian Death Worm according to people in the area. There are a large number of sightings that have been reported as well as many unusual deaths and disappearances. Many scientists believe this cryptid really exists. It is thought to be a new type of worm-lizard.  The Mothman The Mothman is described as a bipedal winged humanoid with large red eyes. It stands about 7 feet tall and looks more like an owl than a moth. It has a wingspan of 10-15 feet across. The Mothman can also walk with a penguin-like shuffle. It was first seen in 1966 near Clendenin, West Virginia by five men who were preparing a grave for a burial. They saw it lift off from a tree. Some people believe the Mothman tries to warn people of impending disasters. There were over 100 sightings of the Mothman in Point Pleasant, WV in 1967 and the sightings stopped after the collapse of The Silver Bridge. Indigenous tribes in the area also reported similar sightings years before.  The Ningen The Ningen is a humanoid cryptid that has been reportedly seen in the icy waters of the Antarctic. These cryptids are described as being completely white in color and 60-90 feet long. They are said to have arms and legs and some people have reportedly seen fingers. The sightings of these cryptids occur by those on whale ships or other research vessels in the area of the Antarctic. These people report seeing the cryptid quickly swim back underwater if it is spotted. It was first seen in the 1960s and sightings continue today. Sightings occur most frequently at night. Some scientists believe it may be a new species of manta ray or whale that can live in the colder waters of this area.  The Ogopogo The Ogopogo is a cryptid lake monster that lives in Lake Okanagan in Canada. The first sighting occurred in 1926 when 30 carloads of people reportedly saw the same lake monster. Something said to be Ogopogo was captured on video in 1968 and 2011. Some people think the video shows large logs floating in the lake. It is believed that the Ogopogo lives in a large underwater cave in the center of the lake. Ogopogo is believed to be a large serpentine whale that went extinct about 40 million years ago. Scientists are analyzing the remains of a creature found on the shores of the lake. Tissue samples and a carcass have been sent to scientists. Oklahoma Octopus The Oklahoma Octopus is a cryptid that is said to inhabit the man-made freshwater lakes of Oklahoma where it attacks unsuspecting swimmers. There has been no physical evidence of this animal, but there are a large number of unexplained drownings and reported sightings of this cryptid. It is described as being the size of a horse with long tentacles and reddish- brown skin. People have reported sightings of this cryptid in three different lakes in Oklahoma, they are Lake Thunderbird, Oologah Lake, and Lake Tenkiller. People have reported a feeling of being grabbed and dragged under the water while they are swimming. There are no known cephalopods that live in freshwater environments according to biologists.  Ozark Howler The Ozark Howler is a large cat cryptid that has been sighted in areas of the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Texas. It is also known as the Devil Cat, the Hoo-Hoo, and the Nightshade Bear. It is described as being the size of a bear, with shaggy black fur, glowing red eyes, and large horns. This cryptid is thought to be a dark omen that predicts the death of those who see it. The Ozark Howler was first seen in Missouri in the early 1800s by Daniel Boone who reportedly shot at it during the encounter. Sightings have continued over the years with photographs of the creature being taken in 2015 at Devil’s Den State Park. Many people think the Ozark Howler is an unidentified large cat species.  The Rougarou The Rougarou is a shape- shifting monster that has been seen around the swamps of Louisiana. This cryptid is a shape-shifter that can turn into a werewolf whenever it wants. It is described as having the body of a man and the head of a wolf with glowing red eyes. It is also very muscular since it has to cross the thick swamps of the bayou. If someone is bitten by a Rougarou then they will turn into one as well. There have been many sightings of this cryptid. Many more people claim to have heard its howling. It is also blamed for killing cows and draining all of the blood from their bodies.  The Thunderbird The Thunderbird is a large bird-like creature that has been spotted from Canada to Central America. Native tribes throughout North America have stories and legends about thunderbirds. In 1977 an attack by a pair of thunderbirds on a young boy was reported in Illinois. One of the birds picked him up and carried him over 30 feet. The sightings have reported the birds as large and black in color, with an 8- foot wingspan, large claws, and a long- hooked bill. Some people think the thunderbirds are actually pterosaurs, but these creatures are thought to have been extinct for 66 million years.  The Urayuli The Urayuli is an ape-like cryptid that has been reportedly seen in areas of Southwestern Alaska. They are also known as Hairy Men, Tent Man, and Woodsmen. They are described as standing up to 10 feet tall and covered in shaggy fur. These creatures have extremely long arms which reach down to their ankles. Their eyes glow at night. These cryptids are thought to be peaceful. They do emit a loud sound when they are startled. People report it sounds like the call of a loon. Sightings of the Urayuli have been recorded for hundreds of years. Indigenous legends say Urayuli are children who have been transformed into the creatures after they became lost in the woods at night.  The Wampus Cat The Wampus Cat was a large panther- like cat first reportedly seen in the 19th century in the Appalachian region of the United States. It is also known as the Wampus Beast and the Cherokee Death Cat. Indigenous tribes in the area told of this cryptid as well. It is described as a large black cat with yellow eyes that can walk on two or four legs. It is said to have a very loud scream that is very high-pitched. This cryptid is blamed for killing livestock across the area. The Wampus Cat is also thought to kill and eat eagles. It can easily climb trees and has been seen perched up in trees. This cryptid is nocturnal so all of the reported sightings have taken place at night.  The Yeti The Yeti is an Asian bigfoot that lives in the Himalayan Mountains. It is also known as the Abominable Snowman. It is probably related to the Gigantopithecus, a prehistoric ape that lived in Asia three hundred thousand years ago. These animals stand between 8-11 feet tall and are covered in brown, black, or red fur. It is not actually white in color. It is a biped. The Yeti is thought to be a shy creature that avoids contact with humans. It lives in caves throughout the mountains. Yeti tracks were found in 1953. There have been many sightings of the Yeti over the years. Hair has also been found. Some think the Yeti is the endangered Himalayan brown bear.  The Yowie The Yowie is a fanged humanoid that is thought of as the Australian Bigfoot. It is thought to be an undiscovered species of great ape. It is described as one of the most aggressive species and has been seen tearing apart other animals and attacking humans. The Yowie is described as 5-9 feet tall with a large red mouth, fangs, and large claws. It has brown or reddish fur. Reported sightings have been in Queensland, Australia. There were several sightings in 2021 and a half dozen sightings in 2020. A few pictures of this cryptid have been taken but the pictures are blurry and the creature is far away from the person taking the picture. Thanks so much for your purchase! Cryptids are a very engaging topic in my classroom! There are a lot of articles, picture books, and passages that you can use in addition to these posters. Doing on-line research can be really tough for some of my intermediate students. These posters are a great way for students to get information about a lot of the cryptids that may be out there in the world! I print and laminate 2-3 copies of each one to have on-hand in our classroom. We use these posters when we are making our Cryptid Trading Cards. These can be found in my tpt store as well!